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Driver Store Explorer [RAPR] makes it easier to deal with Windows [driver store](https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff544868(VS.85).aspx). Supported operations include list/add/install/delete/export third-party driver packages.
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## Features
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* Support online (local machine) and offline driver store.
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* Enumerate / list all third-party driver packages in the driver store. Showing device associated with drivers. Export the driver package list as CSV.
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* Add a driver package to the driver store.
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* Delete one or multiple driver packages from the store.
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* Detect old and not used driver packages (best effort).
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* Export all / selected driver packages.
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* Full-fledged GUI Supports grouping / sorting on any column. Supports re-arranging of / selecting specific columns.
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### Core Operations
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* **Browse & List**: View all third-party driver packages with detailed metadata (size, version, date etc.)
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* **Add/Install**: Install new driver packages with optional automatic device installation
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* **Remove/Delete**: Delete single or multiple drivers with force deletion for in-use drivers
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* **Export**: Backup selected or all drivers to organized folder structures
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* **Smart Cleanup**: Automatically identify and select old/unused driver versions
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### Advanced Capabilities
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* **Multiple APIs**: Native Windows API, DISM, or PnPUtil backend support with auto-detection
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* **Online & Offline**: Work with local machine or offline Windows image driver stores
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* **Device Association**: View connected devices and their presence status
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* **Batch Operations**: Multi-select for bulk operations with progress tracking
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* **Real-time Search**: Live filtering and CSV export for analysis
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### User Interface
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* **Multi-language**: 20+ languages with RTL support
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* **Customizable**: Sortable columns, grouping, and flexible layout
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* **Visual Feedback**: Color coding, selection highlighting, and detailed logging
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## Screenshots
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![Screenshot of DriverStoreExplorer](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/2d7df896-494d-4bcd-b064-5f05696cd0d3)
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## Requirements
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This tool requires:
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## Installation
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### Requirements
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* .NET Framework 4.6.2 or newer
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* Windows 7 or newer
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* Administrator privileges (for driver store operations)
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### Option 1: Download Pre-built Binary (Recommended)
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1. Go to the [latest release page](https://github.com/lostindark/DriverStoreExplorer/releases/latest)
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2. Download the latest ZIP archive
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3. Extract the files (if downloaded as ZIP) to a folder of your choice
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4. Run `Rapr.exe`
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### Option 2: Install via Winget (Recommended)
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```powershell
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winget install lostindark.DriverStoreExplorer
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```
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After installation, launch the tool by running:
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```powershell
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rapr
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```
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To build the code yourself, open Rapr.sln in Visual Studio 2022. Older Visual Studio versions may also work but it is not guaranteed.
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### Option 3: Build from Source
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1. Clone or download this repository
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2. Open `Rapr.sln` in Visual Studio 2022
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3. Build the solution (Build → Build Solution or Ctrl+Shift+B)
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4. Navigate to the output directory and run the executable
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## Releases
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Download the latest version here: https://github.com/lostindark/DriverStoreExplorer/releases/latest.
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## History
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The project was originally hosted on https://driverstoreexplorer.codeplex.com/.

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